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Welcome to Hamilton Gould Associates
We are Architectural & Management Consultants

Our aim is to provide a personal and professional service enabling the client to obtain full satisfaction throughout the project.

We have been established in the Banbury/Bicester/Buckingham area since 1973 undertaking projects in the Midlands and South of England.

The general ethos of the practice has been to design well constructed buildings using local materials and contractors. Care and consideration is given to the maintenance and energy efficient running of buildings using modern technology.

Our projects include:

New houses  •  Extensions  •  Loft conversions  •  Barn conversions  •  Conservation projects  •  Refurbishments and remodelling including new basements  •  Conservatories  •  Garages  •  Swimming pools  •  Village Halls  •  Commercial properties  •  Offices and Factories

“We are award winners from South Northamptonshire Council for the design of a new house”

Our Work.

  • Pool

    Pool

  • Hanover Cottage

    Hanover Cottage

  • Alterations to listed house

    Alterations to listed house

  • New House

    New House

  • Village Hall and Health Centre

    Village Hall and Health Centre

  • Swimming Pool

    Swimming Pool

  • Shop

    Shop

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What We Offer.

To discuss your initial requirements it is generally necessary to visit the property, assess the project and agree a fee scale. This should not incur a fee provided it does not take more than two hours. After this the standard hourly rate would be charged.

The next stage would be to:

1

Survey

Survey

Carry out a survey and provide a sketch scheme.

2

Drawings & Approval

Drawings & Approval

Provide drawings and obtain Planning Approval and Listed Building Consent where relevant.

  • We can obtain a bat survey where this is required for Planning.
  • Where requested we can obtain an archaeological report.
3

Planning

Planning

It may be necessary to negotiate a Party Wall Award with adjoining neighbours where there are alterations to buildings near the boundary.

4

Detailed Drawings

Detailed Drawings

Provide detailed drawings and specifications sufficient to obtain a price from our quantity surveyor.

5

Approval

Approval

Provide details and obtain Building Regulation approval.

  • Appoint a building inspector
  • Appoint structural engineer as required
  • Obtain insulation calculations where necessary
6

Quoting

Quoting

Obtained competitive quotes from builders.

7

Contract

Contract

Prepare a contract where necessary

8

Project Management

Project Management

  • Provide general supervision on site
  • Issue instructions with copies to the client
  • Issue certificates for regular payments to the builders
  • Make final inspection following snagging list
  • Obtain completion certificate

Our Fees.

Initially our fees are based on a standard hourly rate. This applies to stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. Stages 5 to 8 are calculated on an agreed percentage of the overall building cost. The fees do not include any Local Authority charges, specialist’s fees, travel and printing costs. We do have professional indemnity insurance.

Get In Touch.

Address

The Cedars, Mill Lane, Weston on the Green, OX25 3QR

Contact details

Email: clive@hamiltongouldassociates.com
Phone: 01869 351233